The reason we order Boston Magazine for the parlor is because they haven't steered us locals wrong and always keeps us on our toes about whats going on in our fair city.... They have kindly listed all the free, fun events in the area during the month of July and we'd like to pass it on to you!

http://www.bostonmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/blog/2013/07/02/free-things-boston-july-2013/

Enjoy!

NEW DATE!! Foodies take note!!

Hungry, but can't decide which of the wonderful local restaurants to visit?  Well, on June 13th you will have a chance to sample over 100 restaurants all in one place at the 11th annual Taste of Cambridge. A feast for all of your senses awaits you. It is hard to take in all the sights and sounds (and smells) as you stroll around eyeing the various foods, sipping on a glass of beer or wine, listening to the live music and feeling the air.

Taste of Cambridge runs from 5:30pm-8:30pm, Thursday, June 13th near the corner of University Park and Sidney St. Keep in mind that this is an outdoor event, please visit the event website for rain date information. UPDATE! POSTPONED(again) UNTIL TUESDAY JULY 11TH!!

There is a $50 admission fee (children 6-12years old-$15, children under 6 are free), with proceeds going to local non-profit organizations.

Please visit  http://tasteofcambridge.com/ for more information.

what better way to warm up?

For those needing to warm up a bit, there could not be a better place to go then the annual “Some Like it Hot Chili Cook Off” taking place this Saturday, February 2^nd from 1-2:30pm in Harvard Square.  Not only a great way to warm up, but a true treat for your taste buds.  Sample chili from some of Harvard Squares best restaurants, but be warned, “traditional” chili will not be the only type of chili being served up. Variety will be the spice (pun intended) adding even more life to this event.

Please visit http://www.harvardsquare.com/Home/Articles/Hot,-Spicy,-Vegan,-Traditional,-and-Exotic!-5th-an.aspx for details.

January can be an amazing time to come to Boston and Cambridge. From sweet sounds to sweet treats January offers many ways to stimulate your senses. 

The weekend of January 11^th and 12^th features Boston’s Celtic Music Fest. From contemporary to classic, the event promotes Celtic music and dance.  Please visit http://www.passim.org/january-festival-lineup for schedule and ticket information.

From January 25^th-January 27^th, visiting Harvard Square will be extra sweet as the 3^rd annual Harvard Square Chocolate Fest provides plenty of opportunity indulge your deepest, darkest  (or milk chocolatest), sweetest desires. As of this printing the exact schedule of events was not yet available. Please visit http://harvardsquare.com/Home/Articles/Warm,-Dark,-Sweet-and-Luscious--Chocolate-Festival.aspx for more details.

Finally the month ends with the sometimes rowdy, but always visually stimulating Hasting Pudding Woman of the Year parade staring at 3pm on January 31st. 

~Audra